Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
Air National Guard's first cyberspace wing holds initial operational capability ceremony
The 179th Cyberspace Wing celebrated the initial operational capability status for its new cyberspace mission during a ceremony at the Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2025. In 2023, the unit converted from an airlift wing to the National Guard’s first cyberspace wing.
Master Sgt. Joe Harwood / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
Ohio Air National Guard conducts state command chief change of authority ceremony
Chief Master Sgt. Edward N. Taylor III took the reins as Ohio Air National Guard command chief master sergeant during a change of authority ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2025. Taylor, who became the 13th Ohio ANG command chief, assumed responsibility from the retiring Chief Master Sgt. Troy R. Taylor.
Shane Hughes / 178th Wing Public Affairs
Home for the Holidays: 123rd ACS returns from deployment
Nearly 300 Airmen assigned to the 123rd Air Control Squadron and their families gathered for a homecoming ceremony at the University of Cincinnati’s Muntz Hall in Cincinnati, Dec. 7, 2025. The Airmen had just returned from a six-month deployment supporting U.S. Air Forces Central Command.
Shane Hughes / 178th Wing Public Affairs
Serbian firefighters visit Ohio to take part in collaborative exchange
Chief Chris Wysong, of the Wayne Township Fire Department, gives a tour to a delegation of four Serbian firefighters at his department’s firehouse in Good Hope, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2025. The delegation spent time with professional, military and volunteer fire departments to observe operations, share best practices and foster international relationships.
Staff Sgt. Jill Maynus / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
Fuels specialists keep F-16s flying
Members of the fuels management flight at the 180th Fighter Wing discuss their experiences and the benefits of being Air Force fuels specialists. They manage, operate and maintain fuel storage and dispensing facilities, ensuring safe flight for aircraft and crew.
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Master Sgt. Wendy Kuhn / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
121st ARW provides support to 2025 Columbus Air Show at Rickenbacker
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing and an F-35A Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base fly over Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base during the Columbus Air Show, Aug. 23, 2025. This year’s event featured more than 20 aircraft, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show.
